Latest articles by Chuck Gloman
Zylight Newz
The Zylight Newz is a small, camera-mountable, dimmable LED fixture that is quite powerful for its diminutive size.
Moving Up to Cinema Series Lenses
In my opinion, the two most important elements in the capturing of a digital image are the sensor and the lens.
The Arri Alexa XT Plus Cinema Camera
It’s not often I get the chance to review a camera of this stature—the last time I used an Arriflex camera in this magnitude was when I shot 35 mm motion picture film.
K5600’s Joker 1600 Zoom Beamer
K5600’s literature says, “The Joker 1600—Not just another HMI.”
Atomos Ninja 2 HD Field Recorder
Australia’s Atomos Ninja 2 is a high-definition field recorder and monitor that’s compatible with both PC and Mac platforms.
Red Giant’s Magic Bullet Suite 12
For more than 10 years, Red Giant has offered real-time grading and color correction software that allows filmmakers to create a distinct look to their films.
Flashpoint’s CoolVee 7 Fluorescent Fixture
Flashpoint CoolVee 7 is an inexpensive fluorescent softlight that includes a reflector and softbox, providing a lot of bang for the buck.
Broadcast Pix Flint Video Production System
Broadcast Pix’s Flint V2 is a production and streaming system that allows others to see your video creations.
The Magic of HMIs
An HMI’s lamp cycles on and off up to 120 times per second. An incandescent lamp’s filaments do not cool down enough between this cycling, so this potential flickering is not a problem.
The Orion DVC200 Jib
Jibs have evolved and changed over the last few years and ProAm USA’s Orion DVC200 eight-foot model is no exception.
JVC’s GY-HM650U ProHD Mobile News Camera
With competition being fierce among news teams, the first crew to get the story on the air wins the prize.
Zacuto EVF Flip Portable Monitor
I can’t count the number of times I’ve needed to see the camera’s viewfinder and I was on the opposite end of a jib.
Rosco’s Litepad Loop
I’ve been anxious to get my hands on a “ring light” for quite a while.
Steadicam Smoothee iPhone Camera Stabilizer
Steadicams come in all sizes for most shooting rigs.
Dougmon Camera Support System
When you’re required to shoot for long periods of time without the benefit of a tripod, you must learn quickly how to keep your shots steady so as not to make the viewer ill.
Primera's Bravo Pro Xi2 Duplicator
The Xi2 can automatically record and print up to 100 discs.
K5600's Joker Bug 800 HMI
Comes with an 800 Watt SE HMI head and lamp, weatherproof ballast, barn door, four Fresnel lenses, and a sturdy carrying case
Rosco LitePads 24 x 24 Axiom
Their small weight, cool operation, and low power consumption make them ideal for both location and studio applications
Zylight IS3 Intelligent LED Light
Features dimming control, adjustable color temperature and wireless remote control.
Canon XA10 Camcorder
The 1/3-inch CMOS camcorder shoots 1080p video and stores footage onto a 64 gig internal hard drive.
Petrol PC301 Deca Campack
The Petrol PC301 will be a very useable addition to anyone's camera transporting system.
